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Summagrid VII 2 Table of Contents Introduction Parts Checklist What You Will Need to Use Summagrid VII PC Requirements For a Serial Installation For a USB Installation Summagrid VII Overview Active Area Indicator Light Transducer Setup and Installation Overview Setting Up Your Summagrid VII Preparing the Summagrid VII Mounting on the Stand Attaching the Optional Plan Holder or Accessory Tray Software Configuration Configuring Non-Wintab Applications Installing the TabletWorks Driver Hardware Configuration
Summagrid VII 3 Caring for the Tablet and Transducer Cleaning the Tablet Cleaning the Cursor Replacing the Pen Tip Replacing the Cordless Pen Batteries Replacing the Cordless Cursor Batteries Troubleshooting Reducing Monitor Interference Changing the Frequency of the Cordless Cursor Changing the Frequency of the Cordless Pen Changing the Frequency of a Corded Transducer Tablet Checklist Computer Checklist Software Checklist Does the tablet work with some software? Did the software work in the past? Trouble
Summagrid VII 4 Introduction Summagrid VII belongs to a class of computer input devices called graphics tablets, or digitizers. A digitizer is an electronic tablet work surface. The position of a transducer, a handheld cursor or stylus pen, on the work surface of Summagrid VII is converted – digitized – into data for computer processing. Data output from the Summagrid VII digitizer are in the form of an X/Y coordinate pair that pinpoints the precise location of the transducer on the tablet surface.
Summagrid VII 5 Parts Checklist Summagrid VII digitizing tablet Transducer (corded or cordless pen, 4-button or 16-button cursor) Computer interface with 9-pin connector for RS-232 serial connection USB cable Power supply CD with drivers and diagnostics (varies with configuration) User’s guide Registration card Optional Equipment Mounting brackets Accessory tray Plan holder Two feet Manual lift/manual tilt pedestal.
Summagrid VII 6 For a USB Installation Microsoft Windows 98 SE, ME, 2000 or XP One available USB port 10 MB of free disk space Application software that accepts digitizer input via the Wintab API Overview The Summagrid VII digitizer consists of: Active Area The drawing area – the Active Area – is the portion of the tablet surface designated for digitizing. Its boundaries are marked at each corner by a right-angle crop mark.
Summagrid VII 7 Indicator Light The power/proximity LED in the upper right corner of the Summagrid VII frame is the Indicator Light. It remains off when the power is on. However, when the transducer is in prox (within the range) of the Active Area, the LED is solid green. Transducer Two types of transducers can be used with the Summagrid VII: pens and cursors. Both are available in corded and cordless versions. The corded transducers get their power from the digitizer.
Summagrid VII 8 Once software drivers, if needed, are installed, the hardware is configured. The corded transducer is connected, a power connection, if needed, is established and the digitizer is connected to a computer. Use of the power supply depends on the type of connection to the computer you plan to use and whether or not you are using the high-accuracy corded cursor. A USB connection does not require the use of a power supply.
Summagrid VII 9 Simply slide the Tray Rails into the channel and line up the hole in the tray with the hole in the T-Nut. Tighten the Thumb Screw to secure the Accessory Tray. Software Configuration Software drivers provide the communication bridge between your digitizing software application and Summagrid VII. You should install only the drivers necessary for the Summagrid VII to work with your application software. If you are not sure which drivers are required, consult with your application vendor.
Summagrid VII 10 Hardware Configuration Summagrid VII must be configured so that it can send data in a way the application software will recognize and understand. Different applications have diverse requirements when interacting with a digitizer. Summagrid VII is designed to provide the appropriate serial requirements for a wide variety of graphic, CAD and estimating applications using the Tablet Configuration Utilities.
Summagrid VII 11 USB Connection The Summagrid VII USB port connection is USB 1.1 and 2.0 compatible. When the digitizer is connected to the USB port, Windows will recognize that there is a new device connected. If Windows displays the Found New Hardware prompt, follow the onscreen instructions to complete the driver installation. 1. Connect the interface cable to the USB jack on the Summagrid VII Connector Panel. The connector is keyed and will fit only the correct jack. Do not force it. 2.
Summagrid VII 12 NOTE: Power is supplied through the USB port. No additional power source is needed for a USB installation, unless a high-accuracy cursor is being used. Tablet Power On The Summagrid VII power switch is located at the rear of the tablet on the Controller Connector Panel. When turned on, Summagrid VII’s Indicator Light will begin blinking. If you are using a cordless transducer, turn it on by pressing any button on the tool.
Summagrid VII 13 Stop Bits: Each character has one or two stop bits, which tell the receiving device that a character is complete. The number of stop bits usually does not matter. Setting for two stop bits instead of one may overcome a mismatch in parity or data bits. Choices are: One (1) or Two (2). Parity: One bit can be allocated for parity (parity is a simple error-detecting scheme).
Summagrid VII 14 Mode Options Mode: Defines how output reports are sent from the digitizer. Choices are: Prompt, Point, Switch Stream or Stream. Resolution: The smallest reported value returned by the digitizer. Choices are: 100 lpi, 200 lpi, 1000 lpi, 2000 lpmm, 4 lpmm, 10 lpmm, 40 lpmm or 80 lpmm. Using the Tablet Configuration Utilities Use the Tablet Configuration Utilities to configure the output format of the Summagrid VII.
Summagrid VII 15 5. Once the Summagrid VI has been found on a Serial Port, select Advanced Configuration from the Options dropdown list at the top of the screen. a. If Advanced Configuration is not an option, make sure Wintab Compatible Driver is not listed under Device Info. 6. After making your selections, choose one of the following from the File menu at the top of the screen. a.
Summagrid VII 16 Setting the Tablet Switch Settings The Tablet Configuration Utilities provide an easy, interactive way to set the tablet switches using the matrix in the upper right corner of the Summagrid VII Advanced Configuration screen. Locate each function setting required by your software application in the table below and check the switch or switches indicated to set that function. For example, if your software application required a baud rate of 2400, you would check the A1 and A2 Switches.
Summagrid VII 17 Select either the Save Temporary Settings or the Save Power-Up Settings option from the File menu after you have set all the functions.
Summagrid VII 18 Learning the Basics You will find that the Summagrid VII tablet is easier to use than a mouse. The Summagrid VII transducers are more accurate than a mouse, giving you greater control over your movements. Using the Transducer The transducer does not need to be in contact with the tablet surface in order for the tablet to sense its presence. It can be detected up to ½” above the Active Area.
Summagrid VII 19 Lite Touch Pen The lite touch pen is available only in the cordless version. It is similar to the click tip pen, except that it calls for, as the name implies, a lighter touch, without the click. Learning Basic Movements The Summagrid VII transducers provide all the basic movements of a mouse, including clicking, double-clicking and dragging. Clicking and Double-Clicking Clicking is the action of making a selection.
Summagrid VII 20 Cleaning the Cursor To clean the cursor body, use a mild cleanser. Do not spray the cleanser directly on the cursor – instead, dampen a soft cloth with a mixture of water and the cleanser. Clean the cursor reticles with alcohol. Replacing the Pen Tip To replace the pen tip, grasp the tip and pull straight out (see figure). Insert the new tip and press until it clicks into place.
Summagrid VII 21 Replacing the Cordless Pen Batteries The pen requires two 393 silver oxide batteries. The average battery life is 200 hours. To replace the batteries: 1. Unscrew the pen cap. Hold the pen from the bottom and gently slide off the pen cover to expose the batteries. 2. Remove the old batteries by turning the pen over and gently tapping it, letting the batteries fall into your other hand. 3. Insert the new batteries as they are shown in the figure above (+ towards pen tip). 4.
Summagrid VII 22 Replacing the Cordless Cursor Batteries The cordless cursor requires two AAA batteries. The average battery life for the cursor batteries is 2,000 hours. To replace the batteries: 1. Place the cursor face down in the palm of your hand. Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the two screws located on the bottom of the cursor (see figure). Remove the cursor base. 2. Remove the old batteries from the battery casings. 3.
Summagrid VII 23 Troubleshooting GTCO CalComp by Turning Technologies wants your experience with Summagrid VII to be a successful one. If you ever encounter a problem, please follow the steps below: 1. Reread this manual to verify you have performed the correct steps. 2. Read the topics below to check for a solution to your problem. Review the checklists, as well as the Troubleshooting Chart. Keep in mind that the problem could be your computer, your display or your software, instead of the digitizer. 3.
Summagrid VII 24 4. The cursor turns on again at the new frequency. You will know the cursor is on when the Indicator Light glows steadily. To return to the default frequency, repeat the above process. When you replace the cursor batteries, the cursor is automatically reset to the default frequency. Changing the Frequency of the Cordless Pen Press both side buttons and the tip simultaneously and hold for approximately three seconds. To return to the default frequency, repeat the above process.
Summagrid VII 25 Computer Checklist Is the computer plugged into a live outlet? Did you turn on the computer? Does the computer work with any of your software? Try one of your other programs. If the computer has a diagnostic diskette, use it.
Summagrid VII 26 If you are using a PC, did the new software alter your AUTOEXEC.BAT file? Have you updated the software or its drivers? Are you loading another mouse driver? Did you reinstall the software, perhaps after a problem with your hard drive? Double check your installation procedure and the driver you selected. Reinstall the software from its master diskettes. The program files may have been corrupted.
Summagrid VII 27 Screen pointer appears to shake or jitter Unable to use the entire tablet surface Tablet is set too close to the screen monitor. Move the tablet farther away from the screen. Tablet’s frequency setting may conflict with the display. Alternate the transducer’s frequency. (See the Reducing Monitor Interference section.) Incorrect format selected. Check your configurations settings. Software application set up incorrectly.
Summagrid VII 28 Parts and Accessories The following table lists the Summagrid VII systems and parts available for purchase. To order any of the items listed below, please contact GTCO CalComp by Turning Technologies at 1.866.746.3015 (Toll Free), fax to 480.998.1751, visit us online at www.gtcocalcomp.com, or email to gtco.sales@gtcocalcomp.com.
Summagrid VII 29 Glossary Accuracy The similarity of a distance measured by the tablet with the actual distance. When we specify that the accuracy of a tablet is ± .010 inches, we mean that every point in the Active Area is within .010 inches of where it should be. ASCII Abbreviation for American Standard Code for Information Interchange. Baud Rate Rate of speed that data flows between a host computer and the digitizer. It is the number of bits transmitted per second.
Summagrid VII 30 Data Rate Number of coordinate pairs (X,Y) the tablet sends to the computer per second. Default A value, action or setting that a computer system assumes, unless the user gives an explicit instruction to the contrary. Drawing Area Area on the tablet surface intended for digitizing. Referred to as the Active Area. Format The form in which data is sent from the tablet. DrawingBoard VI tablet can output 32 different formats. Frequency Number of waves that pass a fixed point in one second.
Summagrid VII 31 Line Mode The tablet sends coordinate data points continuously, while the pen tip or a cursor button is depressed, and one additional point when the pen tip or cursor button is released. LPI Abbreviation for lines per inch. English unit of measurement for resolution measuring the number of separate, distinguishable locations that may be found within the distance of one inch. LPmm Abbreviation for lines per millimeter.
Summagrid VII 32 Proximity Greatest distance above the Active Area that the transducer can be raised and still be sensed by the tablet. RAM Abbreviation for Random Access Memory, a specific type of memory used by the computer. Resolution Distance increment that the tablet outputs in lines/inch or lines/mm. ROM Abbreviation for Read Only Memory, a specific type of memory used by the computer.
Summagrid VII 33 Regulatory Statements and Warranty Radio and Television Interference The user is cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits of a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules.
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Summagrid VII 35 Japan Bescheinigung des Herstellers/Importeurs Heirmit wird bescheinigt, dass der/die/das Summagrid VII (Geraet, Typ, Bezeichnung) im Uebereinstimmung mit den Bestimmungen der Vfg 1046/1984 (Amtsblattverfuegung) Funk-Entstort ist. Der Deutschen Bundespost wurde das Inverkehrbringen dieses Geraetes angezeigt und die Berechtigung zur Ueberpruefung der Serie auf Einhaltung der Bestimmungen eingeraumt. GTCO CalComp by Turning Technologies, Inc.
Summagrid VII 36 Einhaltung mit betreffenden Bestimmungen kommt darauf an, dass geschirmte Ausfuhrungen gebraucht werden. Fuer die beschaffung richtiger Ausfuhrungen ist der Betrieber verantwirtlich.
Summagrid VII 37 Limited Warranty for Summagrid VII GTCO CalComp by Turning Technologies, Inc. warrants these products to be free from defects in material and workmanship under the following terms. Complete and return the enclosed warranty registration card to ensure that your products are covered with this warranty. Coverage Parts and labor are warranted for one (1) year from the date of the first consumer purchase for the digitizer tablet, controller, transducers and tablet accessories.
Summagrid VII 38 3. Certain shipping charges. (Payment of shipping charges is discussed in the next section of this warranty.) 4. Packaging costs. (Customers should keep their boxes.) Warranty Service Procedures 1. To obtain service on your GTCO CalComp by Turning Technologies product, contact the Technical Support Department to receive a Return Material Authorization Number (RMA#) and shipping instructions by calling: 1-866-746-3015. 2.
Summagrid VII 39 Notice Some states and provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights, which vary from state to state, or province to province. To obtain service on your GTCO CalComp by Turning Technologies product, call our Technical Support Department at: 1-866-746-3015 or fax us at (480) 998-1751.
Summagrid VII 40 Corporate Headquarters 14557 N. 82nd Street Scottsdale, Arizona 85260 Tel: 1-866-746-3015 Support: 1-866-746-3015 Fax: 480-998-1751 Support: 1.866.746.3015 Copyright© 2014 GTCO CalComp by Turning Technologies, Inc. Summagrid VII is a trademark of GTCO CalComp by Turning Technologies, Inc. All other products and company names are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice.
